On September 19, 2025, the avant-garde nexus of French experimental music will be irrevocably altered with the release of IKI’s self-titled magnum opus, a powerful and authentic piece of work.

More than an album, this is a primal event, a sonic crucible forged in the uninhibited interplay of vocalist Isabelle Duthoit and drummer Anthony Laguerre.

Their first offering, the incendiary track ‘IV,’ is a breathtaking glimpse into this elemental force. IKI’s music defies categorization, a complex mosaic assembled from the most fundamental building blocks of human expression. Duthoit’s voice, a chameleonic instrument, shifts from the whispered secret to the guttural, tribal scream, while Laguerre’s percussion is a thunderous, grounding force. A passionate embrace—a “war of love” where the narrative offers different options.

The duo creates a symbiotic maelstrom, an inexhaustible narrative that is both finely wrought and brutally honest. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to expand their sonic horizons. IKI will be released via Sérotine Records. The album is available for preorder now.

Headline photo: Lucien Leveugle

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